Ludicrous Speed Rice Bean Bowl
Bright, bold, and ready in a flash, the Ludicrous Speed Rice Bean Bowl is the ultimate quick and healthy one-bowl meal. Packed with protein-rich black beans, fluffy rice, and a rainbow of fresh ingredients like diced red bell pepper, sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and zesty lime, this dish bursts with flavor and nutrition. A smoky-spiced homemade dressing featuring smoked paprika and cumin ties everything together, while a sprinkle of fresh cilantro adds the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this vibrant, vegetarian rice bowl is ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep, and it can easily be customized with your favorite toppings for extra flair. Perfectly balanced and irresistibly delicious, it's a satisfying crowd-pleaser you’ll come back to again and again.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup white or brown rice
- 1 cup black beans (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1 medium (diced) red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup (halved) cherry tomatoes
- 1 large (diced) avocado
- 0.25 cup (chopped) cilantro leaves
- 1 large (juiced and zested) lime
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (optional) hot sauce
Instructions
Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water, then cook it according to the package instructions. Once cooked, fluff with a fork and set aside.
While the rice is cooking, heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the diced red bell pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add the frozen corn to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes until warmed through.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, black beans, sautéed red bell pepper and corn, cherry tomatoes, and diced avocado.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, lime zest, garlic powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce (if using). Drizzle this dressing over the rice and bean mixture.
Gently toss everything together until well combined. Adjust seasoning with additional lime juice, salt, or spices as needed.
Serve immediately in bowls topped with fresh cilantro. For an extra kick, add a drizzle of your favorite hot sauce or a dollop of Greek yogurt. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1108 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 47.8 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1809 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 153.5 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 39.4 g | 141% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.8 g | ||
| Protein | 31.0 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 254 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 2851 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
